My Riffs

Today we ran a 76 mile relay race.  It reminded me that the race isn’t just for the swift, but it’s for those who ensure to the end. Fast doesn’t always get you to the end. But people with endurance get to the end. 

Think of the end state. The goal. How you want things to be.  Does your action today line up with that goal? Did you make use of the day or did you squander it?

Being armed with the truth is being armed with the most powerful thing.  Wield that power with wisdom.  Truth is powerful and you can do great damage with it. Use it wisely. Most times it’s best used with kindness.  

If you can motivate, that’s the best way to compel action. Demanding action is generally a weak and short sighted way to compel action. 

Takers end up sinking.  You have to give to get. It’s a balance. Outflow so there can be inflow.  If all one does is take; they become weighed down.  Giving is one of the most freeing things we can do. 

I’ve read a lot of books on how to have successful relationships, have to manage and how to lead.  If there’s one thing I could boil it all down to it would be treat people respectfully and with kindness. Which are maybe one and the same thing.  Treat people with kindness and consideration and you will be many steps ahead of most.